Overview: At the recent Los Angeles Unified School Board meeting, a portion of the public comment was dominated by concerns regarding the mandatory use of tablets and other digital devices in classrooms. Several parents and representatives from advocacy groups such as Schools Beyond Screens expressed their apprehensions about the impact of device use on children’s learning and development. They advocated for the option to opt out of device usage, especially for younger students, citing issues ranging from distraction to potential developmental risks associated with excessive screen time.